TY - GEN
T1 - A model for integral sustainable design explored through daylighting
AU - DeKay, Mark
AU - Guzowski, Mary M
PY - 2006/12/1
Y1 - 2006/12/1
N2 - This paper briefy introduces the fundamentals of an Integral Theory of Sustainable Design, drawing on the writings of American philosopher, Ken Wilber, including concepts of multiple perspectives (quadrants) and multiple levels of development complexity. It explores the implications for an integral approach to sustainable design. Integral Theory's multiple perspectives include basic perspectival distinctions of behaviors, systems, cultures, and experiences. For sustainable design, this approach includes subjective and objective value spheres in developing effective solutions to environmental problems. Each of these perspectives can be understood as unfolding in stages or waves of complexity, yielding a matrix of viewpoints and concerns. Daylighting is explored in greater detail, proposing an integral daylighting framework of four perspectives and three levels of complexity: the 12 Niches of Architectural Daylighting. The Bigelow Chapel at the United Theological Seminary in New Brighton, Minnesota is used as a case study for understanding architectural daylighting via the integral lens.
AB - This paper briefy introduces the fundamentals of an Integral Theory of Sustainable Design, drawing on the writings of American philosopher, Ken Wilber, including concepts of multiple perspectives (quadrants) and multiple levels of development complexity. It explores the implications for an integral approach to sustainable design. Integral Theory's multiple perspectives include basic perspectival distinctions of behaviors, systems, cultures, and experiences. For sustainable design, this approach includes subjective and objective value spheres in developing effective solutions to environmental problems. Each of these perspectives can be understood as unfolding in stages or waves of complexity, yielding a matrix of viewpoints and concerns. Daylighting is explored in greater detail, proposing an integral daylighting framework of four perspectives and three levels of complexity: the 12 Niches of Architectural Daylighting. The Bigelow Chapel at the United Theological Seminary in New Brighton, Minnesota is used as a case study for understanding architectural daylighting via the integral lens.
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M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:84867954366
SN - 9781604232882
VL - 2006
T3 - American Solar Energy Society - Solar 2006: 35th ASES Annual Conf., 31st ASES National Passive Solar Conf., 1st ASES Policy and Marketing Conf., ASME Solar Energy Division Int. Solar Energy Conference
SP - 547
EP - 552
BT - American Solar Energy Society - Solar 2006
T2 - ASME International Solar Energy Conference - Solar Engineering 2006
Y2 - 9 July 2006 through 13 July 2006
ER -